Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; Point Arena (CA); On-site; USD 6,199,000 - 8,954,000; Full time

Job summary

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver premier care for adults in the Point Arena area as an Independent Contractor. The role covers assessment, planning, and implementation of treatments aimed at improving mobility, reducing pain, and restoring function in a home health setting.

The ideal candidate holds a state license, completed an approved PT curriculum, and can communicate effectively with patients of all ages.

Qualifications

• Ability and enthusiasm in working with all ages.
• Physical Therapist license and registration by the state.
• Curriculum approved by APTA or AMA bodies.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs to promote mobility, reduce pain, restore function and prevent disability.
• Determine a treatment plan based on assessment and evaluation.
• Execute interventions to improve and enhance patient well-being.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust plans as needed.

Skills

Physical therapy knowledge

Communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Documentation accuracy

Bilingual

Education

PT license

PT curriculum approved by APTA/AMA bodies

Job description

This position is for an Independent Contractor to serve the Point Arena area specifically.

FeldCare Connects is currently seeking a self-motivated Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver premier excellence of care and is enthusiastic about working with adults of all ages.

The Physical Therapist Assistant in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist determines a treatment plan, executes interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and monitors the patient's progress effectively.

A Physical Therapist Assistant for Home Health must have:

• Remarkable knowledge of physical therapy principles, theories, methods in their application in a rehabilitation environment.
• Great skills in providing a variety of treatments.
• Profound ability to communicate effectively both written and oral.
• Exceptional ability to understand the role of therapy in the context of the patients age, needs and environment.
• Exceptional ability to prepare and maintain records with accuracy and discretion.
• Proven sound clinical reasoning in treating and planning, implementation and monitoring patient progress.
• Ability to recognize when patient protocols or treatment plans need modification to meet appropriate patient needs and report to the therapist.

Qualifications:

• Ability and enthusiasm in working with all ages
• Physical Therapist license and registration by the state
• Completion of a Physical Therapist curriculum approved by The American Physical Therapy Association, The Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association, or The Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association
• Bilingual a plus!

We provide our clinicians with resources to be successful and maintain work-life balance:

• Flexibility: make your own schedule and work in the area of your preference
• Independence: be your own boss, earn above-average compensation, and write off expenses
• Administrative Support: assigning, communication, scheduling, care coordination, & quality assurance
• Purpose: join a group that shares your passion for helping people